Mennell Watson & Phillip Miller secure the Gold League Wild Cards for Horse of the Year Show

Tuesday 22 August 2017

The two highest placed riders, whom are eligible for British Team selection, on the Gold League during the period of 1st April – 31st July 2017 receive an invitation to compete at Horse of the Year Show and this year’s Wild Cards are awarded to Mennell Watson and Phillip Miller.

Mennell Watson from Solihull, West Midlands and Whisper in the Wind, a 9 year-old British bred bay stallion owned by Euro Sport Horse and Helen van Heyningen, topped the league on 1159.5 points.

Phillip Miller from Harpenden, Hertfordshire with Brendon Stud’s 10 year-old British bred chestnut mare Unbelievable Lady took the second Wild Card after accruing 1139.5 points.

This year’s Horse of the Year Show will take place at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from the 4th – 8th October. Tickets are now on sale, to book yours call the Box Office on 0844 581 8282 or visit http://hoys.co.uk/tickets/. 

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